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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.44, 315.52 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.44, 315.52 and 88.61 is: 132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.44 : 315.52 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.44/315.52 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.44x = 315.52 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.44x = 27,956.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,956.43/210.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.85

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